You're listening to The Upland Social, a podcast dedicated to the bird hunting community. We’ll gear up and hit the field with some of the most engaging and compelling voices on the bird hunting scene. Each week, we will hear from seasoned hunters, dog trainers, storytellers, wild game specialists, to everyday uplanders. Their insights, experience, and stories will inspire and equip you to explore the wild places we all love. The landscape is truly limitless. So load up, drop the tailgate, and let’s go. This is The Upland Social.
In this episode, I sit down with Devin Rice after a ruffed grouse and woodcock hunt. Join us as we discuss the birds, habitat, and the dogs that take us there.
21 Oct 2026
74: Alaskan Upland Hunting with Jay Sjogren
Today we’re joined by Jay Sjogren, a dyed in the wool hunter who grew up chasing everything from pheasants and grouse to ducks and deer in south-central Minnesota before moving to Alaska in 1998. After 25 years as a Kenai police officer, he’s preparing for retirement and a new hunting adventure. He’s pursued an incredible list of Alaska’s game, including Dall sheep, musk ox, Emperor geese, and all three species of ptarmigan. Now, he’s setting his sights on an upland slam in 2027—with his Pudelpointer Penny and a very unique Sjögren shotgun along for the ride.
Topics Covered:
Jay's rich heritage, hunting with both parents
Hunting grouse and woodcock in college
The move from Minnesota to Alaska
Ptarmigan hunting the Final Frontier
A goal to complete the upland slam with a special shotgun
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14 Oct 2026
73: Bird Hunting The Historic Coast with Justin Anderson
Today we’re joined by Justin Anderson, a native Floridian whose outdoor roots started with deer hunting, hog hunting, and freshwater fishing before he eventually found his way into saltwater sight fishing and fly fishing. In recent years, Justin has dove headfirst into the upland world, with bobwhite quail becoming a major passion. He hunts primarily behind English Pointers, Cockers and Boykins, along with a few Labs.
Justin is also the owner of Historic Coast Outfitters, a guide service specializing in saltwater fishing, upland hunting, and Osceola turkey hunts, while also hosting destination trips to places like Louisiana and Montana. When he’s not in the field or on the water, Justin is helping put on Marsh Fest, an annual celebration featuring dozens of vendors, skiff companies, live music, food, and everything centered around hunting and fishing.
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